Falcon Tandem Carriage
The Falcon Tandem Carriage enables contractors to extract wood from gullies, valleys and environmentally sensitive areas without raising and lowering the skyline.
Access the Inaccessible.
Never worry about raising and lowering your tower’s skyline during cycles again.
Operator Ease: "It's an awesome set-up"
Quentin Grigg of C&W Logging explains the differences that the Falcon Tandem Carriage has made in his role as the Hauler Operator.
Falcon Tandem Carriage: Benefits Overview
Watch how the Falcon Tandem Carriage is giving crews and contractors more control in logging challenging settings.
Product Overview
See why Loggers across the world are choosing to use the Falcon Tandem Carriage.
Durable Strong Body
Repeater and Camera
Roll-Over Shackle Compatible
Wireless Integrated Communications
Smart Operator Control System
Regenerative Pressure System
Falcon Claw carriage ready
During the design and development of Tandem Carriage, the Falcon Claw was incorporated from the start which means that the two Falcon products work intuitively and seamlessly, eliminating incompatibility issues.
Less rope wear and tear
Removing the need to lower and raise your tower yarders skyline on every cycle gives you confidence you’re making the most of your ropes and not wearing them unnecessarily.
Rope configuration agility
Can be used for both shot gunning or slack line pulling. The ability to switch methods provides you with options for rope configuration during harvest planning without being restricted.
Durable Strong Body
Utilising a strong steel body while being weight conscious ensuring large payloads are still a priority.
Roll-Over Shackle Compatible
The sheaves designed with long-ropes in mind, providing compatibility with rope shackles.
Regenerative Pressure System
Utilises regeneration to power brakes and clamping system eliminating fuel costs completely.
Repeater and Camera
Control what you see in a low-latency high quality feed. In addition to this, extend your video communication using the TC as a repeater for deep gully extraction.
Smart Operator Control
System
The smart PLC gives the operator complete control via a simple user interface which is also accompanied by a feedback system.
Wireless Integrated
Communications
A wireless set-up and installation ensures integration, reliability and ease of use for your operation
Specifications
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
The Falcon Tandem Carriage works well with a Block-in-a-bight and/or shotgun setup.
The Falcon Tandem Carriage is compatible with tower yarders which are over 60ft in height.
After being commissioned with a contractor, the set-up takes less than 1 hour including rope setup.
A competent operator will be confident with this new system within a few days of operating which is backed up with operator training, technical support and Falcon Forestry Equipment resources.
The Falcon Tandem Carriage was designed and manufactured to work with Falcon Claw Grapple Carriage.
The Falcon Tandem Carriage should be included as part of your routine checks including visual daily inspections, greasing and oil checks when required. An annual service is recommended.
Yes, if you have sufficient lift then it is able to be left on as method for extraction.
If you have challenges around steeper gullies, buffer zones or corridors around waterways or need to reduce the need for lowering and raising the skyline then the Tandem Carriage may be a good fit for your business. The best way to determine this to contact your local Falcon Forestry Equipment sales support representative for more information.
All Falcon Forestry Equipment is backed up by a DC Equipment service team, technical support and resources which enable you to get the most out for your Falcon product. To get access to the resources specific to your Falcon Product, reach out to use today.
If you want to learn more about Falcon Tandem Carriage, ask to speak to one of our customer support representatives today.
Yes, in fact it may provide additional business opportunities where not raising lowering your skyline is non-negotiable.
None. The Falcon Tandem Carriage uses a regenerative braking system and does not require fuel to operate.
The Falcon Tandem Carriage is a complementary product to the Falcon Claw, rather than a replacement. It provides contractors with more versatility while utilising their current equipment.
The maximum payload for the Falcon Claw and Tandem Carriage combination is 3 ton.
Yes, please contact us to discuss more information on our range of finance solutions.
Yes, the Falcon Tandem Carriage comes with a 6 month/500hr warranty whichever comes first.
Find a distributor
You can find our range of forestry equipment from selected suppliers in New Zealand, Canada, the United States and Chile.
See It In Action
Hauler and Rope Configuration Compatibility
Find out how the Falcon Tandem Carriage is compatible with a range of rigging configurations and tower set-ups.
Operator Friendly: Quentin Grigg of C & W Logging
Learn more about what makes the Falcon Tandem Carriage intuitive and operator friendly.
Access Environmentally Friendly Sensitive Areas
Watch how C&W Logging have found ways to mitigate tree damage and access environmentally sensitive challenging areas.
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The Falcon Tandem Carriage has been designed to increase the capability of your Falcon Claw Grapple Carriage.